#556ea2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556ea2 is composed of 33.3% red, 43.1% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.5% cyan, 32.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 220.5 degrees, a saturation of 31.2% and a lightness of 48.4%. #556ea2 color hex could be obtained by blending #aadcff with #000045. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 43
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#556ea2 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#556ea2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556ea2 has RGB values of R:85, G:110, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 5598882.

Hex triplet 556ea2 #556ea2
RGB Decimal 85, 110, 162 rgb(85,110,162)
RGB Percent 33.3, 43.1, 63.5 rgb(33.3%,43.1%,63.5%)
CMYK 48, 32, 0, 36
HSL 220.5°, 31.2, 48.4 hsl(220.5,31.2%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 220.5°, 47.5, 63.5
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 46.567, 5.484, -30.901
XYZ 15.842, 15.691, 36.374
xyY 0.233, 0.231, 15.691
CIE-LCH 46.567, 31.383, 280.064
CIE-LUV 46.567, -13.303, -46.262
Hunter-Lab 39.612, 2.068, -26.716
Binary 01010101, 01101110, 10100010

Color Schemes with #556ea2

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Alternatives to #556ea2

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#556ea2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #556ea2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#556ea2;}
.background {background-color:#556ea2;}
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Shades and Tints of #556ea2

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040508 is the darkest color, while #fafbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556ea2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7b7c is the less saturated color, while #0953ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556ea2 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #676c77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6474a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f75a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #517c85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e71a4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b72a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52778f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population